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At a property in Stirling Drive, the thief made off with jewellery, cash and other property totalling approximately £3,500, cops confirmed.

Meanwhile, he also found his way into a property on Thomson Street, but again was forced to flee when he became disturbed by the owner.

A number of residents in Johnstone area took to social media to warn others there had be a spate of housebreaking attempts over the weekend.

Inspector Jim Cast, of Johnstone, Renfrew and the villages community policing team, last night called on members of the public to come forward with information, if they have witnessed anything suspicious in the area.

He said: “Three housebreaking incidents have been detected, if anyone else experienced house break in this weekend, police are asking them to come forward.